After a promising start, the Dubai basketball team has encountered a challenging phase in the Euroleague, currently positioned outside the top ten with 14 wins. They recently celebrated a significant victory against Milano Olimpia, winning 96-78, marking their third consecutive win as a Euroleague newcomer. This success has reignited their hopes in the competitive league, although they are still striving to secure a better position.

On the other hand, ASVEL is struggling at the bottom of the standings with only 7 wins, leaving them at the twentieth position. Their recent loss to Valencia, where they fell 67-82, has further dimmed their chances of extending their season beyond the regular games, making their hopes nearly theoretical at this stage. Despite being mathematically possible, a resurgence seems unlikely for the team.

In their earlier face-off, ASVEL defeated Dubai 85-79 at home. As the two teams prepare to meet again, Dubai hopes to reverse the outcome and claim a crucial victory that could solidify their standing in the tournament. The anticipated rematch carries significant implications for both teams, as Dubai aims to maintain momentum while ASVEL struggles to find footing in the league.